Ridgecrest to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585.1 miles 941.6 km · straight line
702.1 miles estimated 1129.9 km · driving distance
14h 7min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Ridgecrest from Sun Valley?

The distance from Ridgecrest to Sun Valley is 585.1 miles (941.6 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located NNE of Ridgecrest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702.1 miles, taking about 14h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Ridgecrest in California and Sun Valley in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ridgecrest and Sun Valley. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ridgecrest to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 7min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 56min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 21min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ridgecrest & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m elevation
Sun Valley
43.70°N, 114.35°W
America/Boise
1752m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients